Ultra 5 226V vs Ultra 9 285K

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Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 9 285K
2024
24 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
43.04
+261%
Core Ultra 5 226V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
11.92

Core Ultra 9 285K outperforms Core Ultra 5 226V by a whopping 261% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 9 285K and Core Ultra 5 226V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking54653
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation74.27no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency32.5666.32
Architecture codenameArrow Lake-S (2024−2025)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$589no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 9 285K and Core Ultra 5 226V basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads248
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5.6 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate250 MHz37 MHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache3 MB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache36 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography3 nm3 nm
Die size243 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors17,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 9 285K and Core Ultra 5 226V compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1851FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 9 285K and Core Ultra 5 226V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+-
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNNOpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core Ultra 9 285K and Core Ultra 5 226V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 9 285K and Core Ultra 5 226V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 9 285K and Core Ultra 5 226V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-6400DDR5
Maximum memory size192 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® GraphicsIntel Arc Graphics 130V
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency2 GHz1.85 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 9 285K and Core Ultra 5 226V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported43

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 9 285K and Core Ultra 5 226V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44K @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 8K @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDP4K @ 60Hz3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort8K @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Ultra 9 285K and Core Ultra 5 226V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.2
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 9 285K and Core Ultra 5 226V.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes204
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ultra 9 285K 43.04
+261%
Ultra 5 226V 11.92

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ultra 9 285K 68370
+261%
Ultra 5 226V 18938

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ultra 9 285K 25963
+198%
Ultra 5 226V 8704

Blender(-)

Ultra 9 285K 79
Ultra 5 226V 355
+349%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ultra 9 285K 2388
+28.9%
Ultra 5 226V 1852

7-Zip Single

Ultra 9 285K 7366
+38.9%
Ultra 5 226V 5305

7-Zip

Ultra 9 285K 129706
+292%
Ultra 5 226V 33099

WebXPRT 4 Overall

Ultra 9 285K 350
+40.6%
Ultra 5 226V 249

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

Ultra 9 285K 124
Ultra 5 226V 624
+405%

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

Ultra 9 285K 21598
+119%
Ultra 5 226V 9850

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

Ultra 9 285K 3283
+29.9%
Ultra 5 226V 2527

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 43.04 11.92
Physical cores 24 8
Threads 24 8
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 9 285K has a 261.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Ultra 5 226V, on the other hand, has 635.3% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 9 285K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 226V in performance tests.

Note that Core Ultra 9 285K is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 226V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 9 285K and Core Ultra 5 226V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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